[jiggy2011]

To be fair implementing a simple neural network is probably about par for the course as a sophomore CS undergrad project.

The basic algorithms you need can be found via google.

In my (extremely limited) experience the much more difficult part is using them to successfully solve real world problems.

[gfodor]

Sure. My point is anyone who really seriously gets on their high horse about how great they are by looking at a simple little script that is essentially background noise for professional engineers are probably pretty far removed from even a sophomore CS undergrad level of sophistication.

[jiggy2011]

Certainly, although in my experience smart , sophisticated people are by no means under-represented in the "asshole" population.

IMO the problem comes when you have people who's entire ego is based on being smart. In the past they probably had their egos massaged by getting the highest test scores in class etc and "winning" in that sense. Since the world does not work like that anymore they feel that they have to "win" at github instead.